Position Summary
The role of the Registered Nurse - Home Health Visit reports to the Nurse Supervisor. This position is responsible making home visits, providing direct patient care, and completing related paperwork.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Assess and chart observations of the patient’s condition at each visit
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Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs
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Administer physician-prescribed medication
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Through proper wound care procedures, document and assess heading progress
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Complete written reports on patients in a timely manner
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Provide thorough education for patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
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Partner and coordinate care with members of the patient’s care team
- Recommend resources that may improve the quality of life for the patient and assist patient in maintaining their independence
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Update care plan and orders accordingly
Qualifications
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Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
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Licensure and Certifications: RN license and CPR, required. Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance, required.
- Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience, required.
Work Environment: This position has exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, and radiation. This position will spend 60% of time standing and/or walking short distances while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 40% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. Frequent local travel required.